Going to the homeless again? That’s the fifth time this week,» I said, sipping my coffee while browsing the morning news on my tablet. «They probably consider you a saint by now.» Alina froze, holding the bags. That familiar smile appeared on her face — restrained, with a hint of hurt, a look I’d learned […]
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Do you believe in miracles, Maria?» Fyodor sat down on the porch step, wiping sweat from his forehead. «In the idea that heaven might answer your prayers?» «I believe in hard work and persistence,» Maria replied, touching his shoulder, then froze, squinting toward the far end of the dusty road. «Look over there…» The July […]
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In the middle of the school year, a new student appeared when everyone had long since gotten used to each other. Nobody knew where she had come from, and few cared enough to ask. Her name was Masha — a thin girl with narrow shoulders and huge eyes filled with anxious anticipation. On her feet […]
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Mom, I need to have a man-to-man talk with you,» Alyoshka announced seriously, fixing his bright blue, sky-colored eyes on her. Well, good morning to you too. Natalia placed a plate of scrambled eggs and a cup of cocoa in front of her son and sat down next to him. «I’m listening carefully, Alexey.» Her […]
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